Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.

HB 3709 requires election officials to manually verify results from electronic voting systems in a random sample of precincts to ensure accuracy. It mandates counting at least 1% of precincts (or three precincts, whichever is greater) within 72 hours of polls closing, with results completed by the 21st day after election day. The Secretary of State selects which specific races (up to three offices or propositions) are verified in those precincts and must notify officials after election day. This applies to state/county elections, primary elections, and constitutional amendments, with details posted online for public access. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.